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Sayantan Bhattacharya - CEO, Aurio Pharma Laboratories & Founder, StartDTC

• Matt McCoy

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What if spending more on marketing is actually making your business problems worse?

In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with Sayantan Bhattacharya, CEO of Aurio Pharma Laboratories and Founder of StartDTC, to discuss one of the biggest mistakes founders make when trying to scale: investing in marketing and distribution before building a strong business foundation.

With over 12 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, consumer health, wellness, and brand development, Sayantan explains why distribution is essential for growth but cannot make up for weak products, poor positioning, or inefficient operations.

He shares why founders must prioritize commercial viability, product-market alignment, and the right distribution strategy before accelerating revenue growth.

The key takeaway? Marketing amplifies what's already there. If your foundation is weak, scaling only makes the problems bigger.

For entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to build sustainable growth, this quick conversation is a reminder that strong foundations come before scale.

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